Independent Component 1

• Literal

(a) I, Jaime Plascencia, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

(b) My main mentor is Petty Officer Valladeres (909) 274-8453. My main source would have to be the Basic Training videos I see on YouTube, one in particular being RTC Revealed - US Navy Basic Training - Recruit Bootcamp 2012. This covers all of BMT as far as what happens on the inside. On my WB, I have two other videos that are a bit outdated but still help. They're sources 23 and 24.
(c) Mentorship Log
(d) Throughout my hours of servicing learning and research that I have done, I've been able to complete everything to help me conduct a successful Senior Project. I've been able to learn and know more than anybody else would in my situation (going in to BMT). I feel that I will be better prepared on top of the instruction I already receive at my DEP meetings thanks to the Senior Project. My service learning hours have allowed me to be physically better prepared for the PT evaluations that await in BMT.

• Interpretive

The most significant part of my component was being able to go to work with Petty Officer Valladeres. I was able to talk with people who have already graduated from BMT, some only recently. My project revolves around being better prepared while in BMT. During BMT, we learn about the Navy from customs, to equipment, to vehicles. I was able to learn about the Super Hornets which hopefully I'll one day be able to fly. Instead of simple classroom instruction, I was able to observe their work. Aside from this, DEP meetings and even simply talking with Petty Officer Valladeres has helped me prepare for BMT. Learning the Sailor's Creed, the 11 General Orders of a Sentry, how to address the RDC's, how to stand at ease and attention, and being mentally and physically prepared all help answer my essential question. For evidence of my work, refer to this blog post.

• Applied

This component has been a great deal of help to me in understanding the foundation of my essential question. I want to know what is most important to succeeding in Navy BMT? Obviously, anybody going into Navy BMT requires a physical semblance. If I ever want to pursue a career in BUD/s or SWCC, it's always helpful to score as high as possible in the PT evaluations. This is why whenever I do PT, I always push myself as hard as I can. This is to make sure that I do not only succeed, but excel and open many doors and careers for myself. There are classroom sessions in BMT that teaches recruits about the Navy's vehicles. I have a huge interest in aircraft and so I've based my research on this. I know that when I do go in to BMT, I'll be way ahead of everybody else in turn which again not only allows me to succeed, but excel. I've learned that there are multiple answers to my EQ from being physically fit, and being well versed in the customs of the Navy.